Major Town Centre Events

Calls For Expression of Interest

The City of Bayswater has adopted a place management approach to activate its four town centres; Maylands, Bayswater, Morley and Noranda. As part of this approach the previous Street Festival grants program has been replaced by a Major Town Centre Events grants program. The funding now has a broader scope to promote not only street festivals but also town centre events and activities attracting more than 2,000 people.

These events can play an important role in activating town centres, by bringing the local community together and creating local identity. The City of Bayswater is inviting expressions of interest from business and community groups seeking financial and/or in-kind support to deliver major town centre events primarily between July 2018 and December 2018. A second call for Expressions of Interest will be opened in August 2018 for events taking place in the first half of 2019.

It is likely a decision on the applications will not be made before mid-April 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to discuss their proposal with the City's Place Managers before submitting the application.

To express their interest applicants should submit:
• A completed 'Major Town Centre Events Funding Form' ;
• A Major Town Centre Event Budget; and
• Evidence that the required public liability insurance can be obtained.